Office of Communications

The Office of Communications aims to support the mission and enhance the reputation of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

Top Tasks

Guidelines, Tools and Templates

Some commonly used information and custom SEAS content is included here. For comprehensive information about the brand, please visit the Identity and Brand website.

  • Purchasing UB Merchandise 
    8/23/23
    Purchasing officially licensed UB merchandise can be a great way to celebrate school spirit and promote the UB brand. Learn how to use UB's name, logos or lockups on merchandise and obtain the proper approval for your products.

Our Team

Our team provides expertise and support in communications planning/strategy, brand management, digital communications, writing, graphic design, photography and more.

  • Marcene Robinson.
    Marcene Robinson

    438 Bell Hall

    Phone: (716) 645-1166

    marcener@buffalo.edu

    Director of Communications
    Office of Communications and Outreach
    School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

    Areas of Support: Communications strategy, brand management, advertising, analytics, Buffalo Engineer and Dean’s Report. Serves as communications liaison for Materials Design and Innovation and Dean’s Office (Affiliated Services, Graduate Education and Research, Online Education, SENS, Stem Diversity Programs, Student Affairs and Accreditation, The Center for Industrial Effectiveness, Undergraduate Education). Provides communications support in other areas as needed.

    Call Marcene Robinson Email Marcene Robinson

    438 Bell Hall

    Phone: (716) 645-1166

    marcener@buffalo.edu

  • Sarah D'Iorio.
    Sarah D'Iorio

    438 Bell Hall

    Phone: (716) 645-5160

    sdiorio@buffalo.edu

    Assistant Director of Communications
    Office of Communications and Outreach
    School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

    Areas of Support: Web content strategy, site launches and updates, web accessibility, analytics, UBCMS best practices and training. Serves as communications liaison for Biomedical Engineering, Engineering Education, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Alumni Engagement, and WiSE. Provides communications support in other areas as needed.

    Call Sarah D'Iorio Email Sarah D'Iorio

    438 Bell Hall

    Phone: (716) 645-5160

    sdiorio@buffalo.edu

  • James Friedman.
    James Friedman

    118 Bell Hall

    Phone: (716) 645-2773

    jf48@buffalo.edu

    Information Specialist
    Office of Communications and Outreach
    School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

    Areas of Support: Listservs, UB Calendar, digital signage (scheduling), custom programming needs.

    Call James Friedman Email James Friedman

    118 Bell Hall

    Phone: (716) 645-2773

    jf48@buffalo.edu

  • Peter Murphy.
    Peter Murphy

    438 Bell Hall

    Phone: (716) 645-1517

    petermur@buffalo.edu

    Assistant Director of Communications
    Office of Communications and Outreach
    School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

    Areas of Support: Social media, website updates, news writing, photography. Serves as communications liaison for Chemical and Biological Engineering; Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering; Computer Science and Engineering; Electrical Engineering; SEAS Advancement; Shared Instrumentation Laboratory, Shared Facilities: Science and Engineering

    Call Peter Murphy Email Peter Murphy

    438 Bell Hall

    Phone: (716) 645-1517

    petermur@buffalo.edu

  • Carly Pinter.
    Carly Pinter

    438 Bell Hall

    Phone: (716) 645-0795

    carlypin@buffalo.edu

    Marketing and Communications Coordinator
    Office of Communications and Outreach
    School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

    Areas of Support: Digital graphics design (schoolwide digital signage, social media posts, web graphics, etc.); Print material design (posters, flyers, banners, etc.); Video editing; Digital asset management

    Call Carly Pinter Email Carly Pinter

    438 Bell Hall

    Phone: (716) 645-0795

    carlypin@buffalo.edu